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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,546.73, 24,230.66 and 11,270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,546.73, 24,230.66 and 11,270.04 is: 15,563.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,546.73 : 24,230.66 = 11,270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,546.73/24,230.66 = 11,270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,546.73x = 24,230.66 × 11,270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,546.73x = 273,080,451.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,080,451.08/17,546.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,563.04

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